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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10
LOCAL EREVETTEs.

Il number Of country merchants were Ill
the city today making their fall purchases
A horse belonging TO Messrs. Summers &
Allen died on Saturday after short lit
neas
During the past few nights tho heni roost:
OF a nnmbar OF gentlemen III different parts
oi the city have been robbed.
The sale OF The Eureka Screw aud Bolt
Works, advertised to take place on Wed
nesday neyt, has been postponed till the
10Th.
The regular monthly meeting of the Y
Ii. c. a. will BIO held tonight at o'clock.
A full attendance is desired, as business OF
imp ortance is TO be transacted.
A dummy" which has recently adorned
the window of clothing house OF King
street, attracts much attention by its striE'
lug resemblance TO prominent citizsn.
Mr.. VIM. H. Greenwich, with about forty
of bis pupils from Washington school No. 2
spent last Saturday in Washington, visiting
the panorama and public buildings, to the
enjoyment of all.
At Mr.. John p. Clark's store, on King
street. is very fine charcoal drawing OF
Gen. r. E. Lee on Traveller" This is the
work of Miss Fanny Burke, Gnd will be
sent to Richmond to be exhibited at the
fair.
A paper is in circulation in Fairfax
county, and is being numerously signed By
voters irrespective of party, pedging them
selves not to support any one for the Leels'
lature unless he promises TO advocate the
present road law of that county.
Hereafter the Inland and Seaboard Coast
ing Company will run but one steamer from
Washington to Norfolk-the Lady of the
Lake-which will make trip every Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday. The Moseley
has been Withdrawn from the line.
slight disturbance occurred on South
Washington street, yesterday evening, be-
tween two young men. residents of that
neigh borhood, but was quoted before any
allows were struck The matter afterwards
was amicabiy settled and he two bfcamc
friends again.
The Washington Canoe Club, with some
OF its guests, returned to Washington en-
Saturday evening from a weeks outing" at
Mount Vernon Springs, by the river side,
somo rods below Mount Vernon. During
last week The camp was n pleasant one ;
visila wero made by members of other canoe
clubs, md some matches of speed with pad
die aud with sale made.
The authorities have been notified that several
young men of this city have been violating the
game law in shooting l,artridgcs out OF season.
They will be watched.
Tho steamer Excelsior passed down the river
yesterday evening from Washington for Bait:
more, where she goes Cor repairs.
Mr. c. E. Price will have some fine salt water
trout and taiors for sale i'll market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

BRILLIANT WEDDING-The handsome
re- deuce of Mr.. and Mra. u. p. Elliott, a;
the corner of Van Buren, street and Eleventh
avenue, was beautifully and brilliantly illu
nina ed On last evening and the parlor-
were thrown open 10 The $50 Invited guests
who assembled to be present and witness
the nar.ials of Miss Francis l.. Elliott TO
Captain w Mcd. Greene, both Of whom
have been favori;es in society circles in this
city. The affair was il all respects enc OF
the most brilliant ever witnessed in Topeka.
The pBrlor and interior decoration was
unsurpasssble, both in design and finish.
The first sight on entering the handsome
parlor was the beautiful bridal altar, extend
ing across the east side of the room, eurround-
Cd By panel fence formed of fairy flowers, in
the center OF which was folding gate fast.
ened with dainty satin ribbon. Surmoant-
ing the pinuscles at either side of the gate
we're two white doves half screened by tnlle
lace which fell in graceful folds above them.
A rich collection OF palms and begon:as
set oil the back ground aud threw deli
cate perfume Over tho gorgeous surround
ines At S o'clock the little brother and
sister of the bride entered the room and
threw open the gates. Next came the ven,
cradle Bishop VAIL parents OF the bride and
groom ihe TWO principles ana assistants.
The bride was tns;efully arrayed in shaded
silk, point lace, faille Franchise and MORE !;
square neck, short sleeves, court train and
natural flowers-white roses in hair and
bosom; with no jewelry except the magnifi
cent marriage ring. The groom wore the
conventional black Prince Albert and look
cd very handsome. His best men were sim:
Harry attired. The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. Bishop Vail, after which
congratulations followed. The refreshments
were all that The dsintiest epicure could dc.
sire, and were served in the commodous
dining room, handsomely decorated with
natural flowers aud smilaX. The presents
were handsome and costly, and were greatly
admired by the representatives of wealth,
beauty and elegance present.-Iopcka Capt.
tai, oct. 6.
Mr. Green is son OF Maj. ]. w. Green,
of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

AN OBJECTIONABLE HoUsE-Among the
papers presented to the grand jury of the
Corporation Court this morning was one
from citizen, who complained OF the exist
ence of . certain house in lis ncehborhood
which he dee mel scandal TO the locality
and eyesore TO himself especially. He had
attached 10 his paper II ious list Of persons
whom he hedseen makeingress o and egress
from said pfomisea, aud demanded that the
parties be summoned % witnesses. Upon
glancice over the list some of the jurymen
seewed 10 grow nervous and after very
short conference it wac considered advisable
10 ignore TIE matter Tor the present, and net
present he case TO Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

MONEY DRAWERS D.-Abouttwelve
o'clock Saturday night special officer lay
Ior discovered that the door of Messrs. w.
f. Creighton & Co.'S drug store was open,
and notified one of the prcptiei~rs. Upon
making survey OF the premises it was
found that the two money drawers had been
robbed of about three dollars in small
change which had been left i'll them. The
footprints Of bare foot boy were traced on
the floor, and it is probable that the juvenile
thief hid himself in the place during the
early part of the night and had been locked
in when the doors were closed later. The
proprietors are satisfied that they know the
thief though they have no positive evidence
against him. The suspected boy is well
known wait Of kleptomaniac propeDsities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

RANK REDUcsp.- the Charlotte, N. G
Chronicle says Capt. John Lally, with
his corps OF hands has been ordered to this
poin! to construct new abutments at Broad
river bridge It is generally believed new
iron bridge will soon he built" What's the
matter? 1t was Colonel Laly when he lived
here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

DISEASE AMoNG HoEsEs.-A strange dis
ease exisls among the hcrses of the city and
y number have recently died. The horses
are taken suddenly i'll, their limbs become
stn. but they are not etllicted with fever.
Tho disease is pulling many who consider
themselves horse doctors, ard an epidemic
is {, AIRED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10
Interesting News.

Whoo next you come to Washington and arc on
The lookout for something and at the same
tim" very useful, you will be agrecably surprised
ut Lansbnreh ~ Eros.', whore you will find
All Leather Satin!inci Pocket Books for 25c,
in beautiful dcsigos. These books will not crack
nor break, You can scarcely tell these frcm So
book
30 dozen White Silk Handkcrchiefs full-sizcd,
hemsttcheo, 25c each.
30 dozen Ladies' Melton Skirts differently
made. with nice plsiting of same contrast color,
all full sizes and worth from 81 20 to 81 75, We
have for Csc.
Cents all-sill, Satin scarfs, beautiful designs,
Satin-lined. made similar TO 81 Scarfs, nobby
styles, l.msdc, only J9c each.
go fancy Bcuclc Cloth Jackets, nicely made,
eood-itting, So S. all sizes.
Striped Walking Jackets in rev coloriDg, n
slightly garment equal in appearance to any $40
Coat, only 81 9S.
Black Newmarkets well made and nicely fin
ishcd good black, only 81 9S:
For SD so We are showing fine Seal Plush,
Satin quilted lined, Chamois Pockets, Seal Skin
loops, made exactly like Seal Skin Coat.
We continue to cngravo your name on copper
plate and print therefrom 80 cards fer &C.,
Best possible work. All work guaranteed first
class Don't fail to these and scores of similar
bargains when next You como TO Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

AlT. VERNON AyENUE.-We are request.
ID by he chairman, Mr.. F. Il. Windsor, to
say that meeting of the Committee on
Right of Way and Permanent Location of
the Nj Vernon Association will be held at
Wii!aIG's Hotel, in Washington, on Wed.
nesl.y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

CUT Yesterday while two young men,
VIM. Deahl and Jas. Nagles. were skylark-
ing at the Columbia engine house the former
was cut across the abdomen by the latter
with knife but was not seriously hurt.
Young Deahl was taken to the drug store of
Mr.. J. ID. II. Lunt, where the cut was closed
with court plaster and to-day he wss able
to SO to work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

The CoLoRED CONVENTION The date
for the independent colored convention 10
meet in Charlottesville Oct. II has been ex.
tended until Oct. 10. in order to afford
greater opportunity for electing delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

MARROW EsCAPE-Mr JAS. t. Luckett,
OF this city, Yesterday stepped of Car at
Charlottesville TO speak to a friend and, as
the train started, attempted TO get on again.
He missed his footing, however. and fell to
the ground and was struck on the head, for
tunate!y sustaining but q slight scalp wound,
though all who saw him say he came within
an ace OF being killed. His wound was
dressed by physician at Charlottesville and
later he came on 20 Rapidan where his fam
iiy are spending The summer. His injury
while painful does rot prevent MS being
about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

To ZEE ARREsTED.-U. S. Marshal Scott
was in the CITY to day on mis- way from Rich.
mond 10 Leesburg to arrest Mr.. j. B. Nc.
Csbe. Commonwealth's Attorney of Lou
doun, who was fined by Judge Bond last
week for prosecuting coupon suits. If NJ.
McCabe pays the 500 fine and dismisses
the suits he will be discharged at once, 9th
erwise he will be taken TO Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

erly
CORPORATION CoURT-Jadge 4. b. Meade
presiding. grand jury, with Mai Geo
Johnston as foreman. Was sworn, but, re-
turning into court with no presentmeh's'
we're adjourned till TO morrow morning.
The will OF Mas Elizabeth Fairfax was
admitted to probate and Thomas fairiax
ard Ethebert Fairfax qualified as executors
of the estate.
Com. VS. John Curran, indictment for
murder; case set for Thursday and jury
summoned frcm FaUquer county.
Com. vs.. VIM Clifford and James Rich
ards, Indictment :or larceny from the person;
case set for tomorrow.
Com. IS. Dennis Anderson, coorad, in
dictment for ma!iciously and feloniously
shooting his wife; case set for Wednesday.
Mary J. Young vs.. City Council Of Alex
andria, suit for damages to property Oh ac-
count of drainage; case set for Wednesday
and Jury summoned from Fredericksburg.
The remainder of the time OF the day. session
was occupied in hearing the seven suits brought
10 establish the commences of certain coupons
which had been rendered by merchants in pay
ment of their licenses. The Jury retired on the
first case and in few minutes returned with
verdict against the State, and in the ether sl=
cases returned similar verdicts without leaving
Tho box The amount involved was So, ana
the State has to pay the costs in each case
Court adjourned till to morrow morning at 10
o'c1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

When all so .caled remedies fail, DR..
S4so's Catarrh Remedy cures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10
Altxanllr1a ll5az1tts
-
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10.
LOCAL NEWS.

For his section l1ir weather, cooler, light to
fresh southwcsterly winds, vccring to northwest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

SUICIDE-Miss Sarah Skaters, aged about
sixty years, who lived half s. mile from Mar.
shall, in Fauquier county, committed suicide
last Wednesday by hanging herself to the
rlf ers in the garnet of her house. Miss
Slailtrs had been demented for soma time
past and had on one or two occasions pre-
viously thrown herself into q WELL where,
however the water was not sufficiently deep
to drown her. No immediate cause is
known except the condition of her mind.
Her brother, who lived in the same house
with her went out to work in the morning
aud when he returned in the evening found
her body suspended and cold and still in
death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

Police REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
aud warm with eight prisoners and one
ledger at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Thos Ogden, arrested by Officer TIGER for
biting the cheek Of G.. A. Chichester, was
fined 80.
An ex.police officer, arrested by Officer
Davis for being drunk and disorderly, vas
fined 80
Irene Thompson, colored, arrested by
Officers Brenner aGd McCuen for being
drunk aud disordeylv, was fined 81.
Ernest Pratt ard Reuben Adams, two col
oyed boys, arrested by Officer Taylor for
-dsollery conduct, were fined 81 each.
Frank Beach and VIM. poss, ARRESTED: by
Officer McCuen for an assault on an oilicer
while dychsrsing his duty, were fined 50
each.
4 citizen Of the First ward, arrested by
Officer simpson Tor being drunk on the
street, forfeited - collateral.
T b. Commines, Granville Columbus, Jno.
Hughes, and Geo Nelson, arrested by Off
GERS Price, Taylor and Simpson Cor being
drunk: on the streets. were fined 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

aEessrs. " ns. Berkeley and VIM. o gsien,
two young men well known in Alexandris, are
employed in cur store. Either of these gentlemen
will be pleased to attend to any commission for
any Alexandria people who are not able to visit u.s.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
100, 100, a2f and 42G Seventh St,
Washington D. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

PERsoNAL-Mr. ard Mrs. Henry Elliott
have gone to North Carolina for the benefit
of Mrs Eliott's health.
The many friends Of Mrs Margaret DAin.
gertield will regret TO earn OF her serious
illness at her country residence, "Enn;ley,
near this city.
Miss Belle Hunter, OF Warrcnion, is visit
ing MIS- Dr. French, on Washington street.
Judge c. T. Stuart left here on Saturday
evening fcy Eastvillc, Northampton county,
where he 10 DAY had All appointment 10 fill
:, political engagement. He vii! fatGfa to.
morrow
Mr.. and Mrs. II. " Newly have ye,urned
from their Wedding trip auo for tie present
will reside With the brides mother, MIS-.
Englsh on South Fairfax street.
Mr.. Emore X Stokes, q! Frederick; bug,
who wa- formerly connected VITA this otiler
and has many friends here passed through
the city Saturday night OF bic way 70 Mint
gomery, Ala, where b. viii snak" biz fniEr"
home
Mr.. Martin LAWYER, who has s:e,a e"nti'eG
to bis bouse !ar lhe past three mc'i;hs wj'h
c'ysipeias, is getting better int is sill nna
bic to be out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-10

TIE RICHMOND AND DANvILLE R;cA
N ond director of the Richm ~! and Dia-
vile states positively tia: ii:cGe sill he u"
change in the executive aead of III" Eich-
mond and Danvillc syste,i hriore tho fegu
lar meeting in December; probably not then
Mr. Alfred SnIiy is p'' sdvnt oi IL" line
state
Eiito;ially ,ho state also says: Ramors
are ia the air Shat friends Of Mr.. Hu'de-
roper, formerly vice president Of the Rich
mond and Danyi'e, will get control Of The
road again aud make that gentleman presi
dent. With Mr. HnideEoper al ihe head OF
the system an effort would be riade 10 have
the general offices removed back to Wash.
ington, whore be located them Willie he had
sway But we are assured that no such
movement is contemplated. One thing is
certain. If the Richmond and Danvile
railroad corporation understands lis own in
'erest, it will never again try to take the OF
fees out of Virginia.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01
AN ORDINANCE

TO AUTHORIZE THE NEN YORK, LAKE ERIE
| aud Western Railroad Company 10 change the
location Of their tracks crossing Pavonia avenue
WnEREAs, 1t is desired by the psuuon Of the
Long Dock Company and the New York. Lake Erie
andWestern Railroad Company that said last mon
toned company should have the privilege of aban.
doniRg the crossing of Pavonia avenue at point
eastward of Barnum street, which is now in use by
them, and saould instead thereof establish,
construct aud crossing over
said avenue as also in approaching 1t
over Ninth street by curving line at
points on said streets respectively near, to and
eastward of Provost street, and such change being
ia the Judgment of this Board unobjectionable,
therefore
The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey City do ordain as
follows
SECTION FIRsR- That permission be and the
same is hereby given to make such change at such
time shall by said railroad company be detern-
ined upon, the work 10 be done under the super
vision of the Committee Streets, according 10
the map annexed to said petition and hled with
the City Clerk.
SECTION SECOND Neither OF such new crossings
shall be so constructed as to interfere with the
grade or obstruet the free passage through said
avenue and it shall be the duty of the railroad
company to restore the street the crossing aban
doned to the condition to which it was prior to the
construction thereof.
SECTION THIRD This ordinance shall take effect
Immediately
Passed April 26, 1887.
NJ. O'ROURKE. President.
JOHN E. SCOTT, City Clerk.
Approved April rs, 1887.
oREsTE5 CLEVELAND, Mayor.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01
SOCIAL FEsTIYITIES.

Mr.. and Mrs H. Matthews. of S03 Fourth street,
honored the nineteenth birthday of their daughter
Louise last Tuesday evening" by rendering
cepti0n. The event proved very enjoyable and
Was attended by numerous friends of she family.
Miss Emma Blakenburg, of No. 80 Sherman
place, attained her sixteenth year last Monday
evening and the event the occasion for an en-
pretty and valuable presents from her friends.
The following were in attendance: Mr.. and Mrs.A.
c. Blankenburg Louis A jackson and wife of New
York; George Taylor and Miss Kate FULLY, of New
York; Miss Annie Simms. Miss Lille Spies Miss
Alvina Grumbach, Miss Leila Hardy Mr. William
Hardy, William Holmes and Della Cuddlipp, AL
fred Munger and sister, Frank SeIleck and Gene
We've Cole all of New York; 8Iessrs. John Henkel,
Oscar Claus and Charles Meyer, OF Hoboken; Misses
Ida HolIingshead Tinnie Smith and Annie Seidler,
Miss Dera Albrecht of New York; Mr.. ard Mrs
Edward Heppenheimer, Miss Lulu Blankenburg
Henry CreigeI, Robert Moxham, William Stevens,
and others.
Tho closing reception of thu Aanity Social Club
was held last week at the residence OF Mr.. AL
Mitchell, on Sumnitt avenue. A large number Of
guests attended md spent the evening in dancing,
and at midnight partook of an enjoyable supper
The following We're present: Wm. Use and kline
Bockover of Brooklyn; w. A Stevens and Carrie
Bsdell. Robert Ferret and Matte A. McCune. H.
G. Hutchins and Miss Loyeridge, Frank Eiland and
Minna Clark, VIVA. Mckenzie and sister Carrie,
Fraak T. Grouse and lady, Il. Mcbride and Jennie
Hess, A1cBfide and JessieW Wheeler. s. S. Mitchell
and Miss J. Sherwood, L, D. Christie and Carrie
Roman, Charles Coppipger and Lothe Roman,
Mr.. and Mrs. J, w. Birch DR., Walter j. Clark and
lady j. h. Clark and lady, C.Page aud Miss Budd.
VIM. Barron and Miss b. Williams, J. Egan and
lady. George Bowley and Miss NJ Lynch. VIM Post
and lady, Geo. Mclean and Miss G. Mitchell, L.
Roman and lady W. Fraser and lady.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01
SHEnEEEs SALEM cHANcERr OF NEW

CHERIFFs SALEM CHANCERY OF NEW
y JERSEY.
Between Patrick Sheeran. complainant and
Michael Rourke. ct als defendants.
FL IA, for sale of mortgaged premises.
Returnable February Term, 1887.
Collins & Corbin, Solicitors.
By virtue of the above stated writ to me directed
and delivered shall sell by public vendue at III.
Gibson's Real Estate Exchange, No. At Montgom-
cry street, Jersey City, on
Thursday, the Twelfth day of May, A. d.
1887.
at two O'Clock in the afternoon, all thu following
described land and premises, with appurtenansee.
being the same described in said writ, that is to
say:
All that lot of land situated in Jersey City. Had
son County, New Jersey. and which laap of
the farm of Cornelius Van Worst, now deceased,
made for him by Joseph F. Bridges of the city of
New York. bearing date June, eighteen hundred
and thirty-five and filed in Hudson County
Clerks office April oath, 1S47, is known as parts
of lots thirteen (13 fourteen 143 fifteen 15} ana
sixteen (16, in block eighty-seven (87) described
as follows: Beginning at point in the southery
line of Wayne street. distant seventy five F5 feet
westerly from the westerly line of Putnam street..
and from thence running southerly parallel wi IA
Putnam street one hundred (l00 feet; theneeAwest
erly aaf parallel with Wayne street twenty ave
(25) feet thence northerly parallel with Putnam
street hundred 10e1 feet to The southerly line
of Wayne street; thence easterly along the south
erly line of Wayne street twenty 25 feet 20 the
place of beginning,
Dated March 5. 1887.
FERDINAND HMNTEE, Shezif.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01
FIRE ALARMS.

tits President Shea, now.
Two Engines new man is coming slow, but
sure
Dillon painted Emmett street, Newark red last
Sunday.
One of the horses attached to Engine Ten died
last week.
Quinn, of Truck One, is thinking about tbining
the Black Flag tioupe.
Rooney. of Truck One. was seen swimming in
the canal last Sunday.
Robbins bought plug hat to attend Coney
Island this summer with the girls.
Dawson. of Truck One. says: 81 would like to be
manager Of the Jersey team. instead of supe."
Bosie, Of Engine Three had to put up six oyster
stews last week for the boys. Hard luck, Rosie
Captain Lou Meyers. of Engine Three, has been
confined to his home suffering from an attack of
rheumatism.
Johnson of Engine Two. says the many goats
down his way are getting tAt since the warm
weather set in.
SO McKenna failed to get the captaincy of En-
CINE One. Records don't stand. What you wanted
was pull, Jim.
TIA, tai" says Mulligan, Of Four Engine, when
the girls pass the engine house. Look out, Chin;
somebody is Watching you with bale stick
The disappearance of Costgan, of Truck One, has
caused great excitement. A committee has been
appointed TO search the dime museums in hope of
finding ''our darling boy"
Dawson, of Truck One, says that Pitcher Shaw,
Oh the Jersey Oltys, aLter BhAtllS l6ets
told him if he could carve the ball like them he
would have beaten the New Yorks.
Brown. of Engine Three, said, Tho wind
blows east. the wind blows west, the
wind blows over the cuckoo's nest" Then he was
hit with wet sponge by Dillon.
While Three Engines tender was going to still
alarm of FIRE one night last week, Robbins sit
ting on the seat with gilbert When they reached
the canal bridge Robbins said Look out You
will kill both of us!" Then he tried 10 take the
reins to drive. but was thrown into the canal by
Culbert. That the last seen of Cuts.